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Genetic risk factors for arterial thrombosis and inflammation.
Hematology. American Society of Hematology. Education Program - 1 Jan 2005
Ginsburg David
Abstract excerpt
Arterial thrombosis is a central pathologic mechanism contributing to myocardial infarction and stroke, together the leading causes of death in developed countries. This article reviews the current state of knowledge concerning the role of inherited variation in hemostatic and inflammatory factor genes in determining the risk of arterial thrombosis/ischemic heart disease. Despite considerable progress in...
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